Accountant

Summary
The Accountant will provide financial information to management by researching and analyzing accounting data and preparing required reports. The Accountant performs a variety of accounting tasks to support the Controller in ensuring various transactions are properly recorded in accordance with the company policies. The duties may focus on costing (product costing, margin analysis) or a specific aspect of the business (tooling). The Accountant must also construct and monitor the data accumulation systems needed to provide an appropriate level of financial information to management.

Core Competencies

Analytical – synthesizes complex or diverse information
Collects and researches data
Customer Focus
Communication
General Accounting
Cost Accounting
Planning, Budgeting
Accountability and Dependability
Ethics and Integrity
Analytical
Team Work

Job Duties

Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare entries to accounts, such as ledger accounts, documenting business transactions.

Determines proper handling of financial transactions and approves transactions within designated limits.
Monitors compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and company procedures.
Installs, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting systems and accounting control procedures.

Construct data accumulation systems.
Create and review the controls needed for data accumulation and reporting systems.
Coordinate physical inventory counts and cycle counts.
Investigate cycle counting variance and resolve issues.
Review standard and actual costs for inaccuracies
Validate the cost of goods sold as part of the month –end close
Accumulate and apply overhead costs as required by generally accepted accounting principles
Work with the materials department to locate and dispose of obsolete inventory
Conduct ongoing process constraints analysis
Report on breakeven points by products and work centers
Report on margins by product and division
Report on periodic variances and their caused, focusing on spending variances.
Analyze capital budgeting requests.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in related field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience accounting/finance experience
Strong math & computer skills
Strong communication skills (both verbal and written, speaking and listening)
Strong Microsoft Excel experience.
Strong organizational and prioritizing skills
Ability to work effectively independent or as a member of a team.
Must be a highly motivated, service and team-oriented individual with an attention to detail.
Must be able to work well under deadlines and manage multiple priorities